2iC & Educational Leader

Little Zak's Academyis privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are seeking an experienced2IC & Educational Leaderto join our team in ourNorthmeadservice.

About the role:

• Provide guidance and direction to educators through collaboration
• Offer support to educators to effectively implement the planning cycle to enhance practices and programs
• Lead, develop and implement effective and valuable educational programs within the service
• Ensure all learning is guided by the Early Years Learning Framework
• Encourage and demonstrate appropriate and respectful communication and behaviours within the service

**About you: **

• ACECQA Approved Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Experience in a similar role advantageous
• Current Working with Children Check
• Outstanding level of verbal and written communication
• Strong Knowledge and experience of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and the National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Strong computer skills
• Current approved First Aid Certificate
• Current approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis training

Benefits for you:

• Rotating rosters to support a great work/life balance
• Competitive above-award remuneration
• $1,000-1,500 annual bonus (depending on your qualification)
• 50% staff childcare discounts for your own children
• A paid day off on your birthday & a well-being day (on top of your annual leave)
• $1,000 staff referral bonus for every successful referral
• Continuous career development opportunities and Future Leaders Program
• Study allowances to upskill your qualification including ECT degrees (T&Cs apply)
• Travel Allowances (T&Cs apply)
• Mentoring from our values-driven Leadership Team and full support from a well-established Support Office
• Employee Assistance Program

Little Zaks Child Safety Commitment Little Zak’s is a Child Safe Organisation.We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have arigorous recruitment and screening processin place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak’s, you acknowledge and agree toundergo all required child safety checksas part of our employment process.

We are an equal opportunity workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

**Do not miss out on this great opportunity!**If this sounds like you then, please click ‘APPLY NOW’ or call our Recruitment Team on 0485 982 494 for more information.